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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12 - Agreement with Economic and Planning SystemsCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT Agenda Item No. 12 April 27, 2004 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: PLANNING DEPARTMENT TAMARA CAMPBELL AICP, SENIOR PLANNER (949) 644 -3238 tcampbell(cilcity. newaort- beach.ca. us SUBJECT: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ECONOMIC AND PLANNING SYSTEMS, INC. TO CONDUCT AN IN -LIEU HOUSING FEE ANALYSIS AND BUDGET AMENDMENT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS ISSUE . Should the City initiate a Professional Services Agreement with the consulting firm of Economic and Planning Systems, Inc. (EPS) to conduct an in -lieu housing fee analysis for purposes of establishing an updated in -lieu housing fee? RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Approve the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with EPS for an in -lieu housing fee analysis. 2. Approve a budget amendment to appropriate $19,975 from the General Fund unappropriated reserves to cover the cost of the analysis. DISCUSSION: The City's Housing Element requires that all new residential developments allocate a certain percentage of the homes in a residential project to low- and moderate - income households or pay an "in- lieu" housing fee. This program was originally adopted to assist the City in attracting units to fulfill the "fair share" requirement imposed by the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) developed by the Southern California Association of Governments. The current "in -lieu fee" originated with the development agreement for One Ford Road . in the late 1990's. It has not been codified in an ordinance, it is not based on a market study and is no longer an accurate reflection of current market conditions for the PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT AND BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR IN -LIEU HOUSING FEE ANALYSIS April 27, 2004 Page 2 development of affordable housing. With the in -lieu fee now an adopted program in the Housing Element, it needs to be codified and supported by a market analysis. Staff circulated a Request for Proposals (RFP) to 11 consulting firms in mid - January and received three proposals. Interviews were conducted with two firms on March 11, 2004 to further evaluate the submittals and review qualifications. After in -depth discussions with each firm, staff recommends awarding the contract to EPS given their extensive background with numerous cities in establishing in -lieu housing fees. EPS Proposal The EPS proposal (attached as Exhibit A to the PSA) contains nine tasks and two optional tasks. Staff recommends that the scope only include the necessary tasks with the elimination of the two optional tasks. The desired tasks include: 1) Project Initiation, 2) Current Policy Review, 3) Analysis of Policies in Comparable Cities, 4) Stakeholder Meeting with Local Builders, 5) Affordable Housing Subsidy Calculation, 7) In -Lieu Fee Calculation, 9) Administrative Draft Report, 10) Presentation of Findings and Recommendations, and 11) Refinement of Findings and Ordinance Revisions Budget • The consultant is proposing a budget of $19,975. Given the importance of having a fee that accurately reflects the cost of providing new affordable housing and the number of issues likely to be addressed as part of their analysis, this amount is justified. It should be noted that the budget reflects that the Principal -in- Charge for the analysis is Walter Kieser, President of EPS. The agreement requires City approval for a change in any EPS personnel. Funding for this project is recommended to come from the General Fund Reserves and would be appropriated to Planning Professional Technical Services Account #2710 8080. Pr pared by: Submitted by: Tamara Campbell, ICP Senior Planner StYaron Z. Wood, stant City Manager Attachment: Professional Services Agreement (Exhibit A — Proposal) • PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ECONOMIC AND PLANNING SYSTEMS, INC. THIS AGREEMENT, entered into this 27`h day of April 2004, by and between CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, a Municipal Corporation (hereinafter referred to as "City "), and Economic and Planning Systems (EPS), Inc., whose address is 2501 Ninth Street, Suite 200, Berkeley, CA 94710, (hereinafter referred to as "Consultant "), is made with reference to the following: RECITALS A. City is a municipal corporation duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the State of California with the power to carry on its business as it is now being conducted under the statutes of the State of California and the Charter of City. B. City is planning to establish an affordable housing "in -lieu" fee ordinance in an effort to generate funds for the City's expenditure on the construction of new affordable housing units and other affordable housing programs. C. City desires to engage Consultant to analyze and provide • recommendations on the fee a residential developer should have to pay "in -lieu" of providing low- and moderate - income housing units as outlined by the SCOPE OF SERVICES attached hereto as EXHIBIT "A" (with the exception of Tasks 6 and 8) and pursuant to the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement. D. Consultant possesses the skill, experience, ability, background, certification and knowledge to provide the services described in this Agreement. E. The principal member of Consultant, for purpose of this Project, shall be Walter F. Kieser, Managing Principal and President of EPS. F. City has solicited and received a proposal from Consultant, has reviewed the previous experience and evaluated the expertise of Consultant, and desires to retain Consultant to render professional services under the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, it is mutually agreed by and between the undersigned Parties as follows: 1. TERM The term of this Agreement shall commence on the 27th day of April 2004, and • shall terminate on the 27th day of April 2005, unless terminated earlier as set forth herein. 3 2. SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED • Consultant shall diligently perform all the services described in the Scope of Services attached as Exhibit "A" (with the exception of Tasks 6 and 8) and incorporated herein by reference. The City may elect to delete certain tasks of the Scope of Services at its sole discretion. 3. TIME OF PERFORMANCE Time is of the essence in the performance of services under this Agreement and the services shall be performed to completion in a diligent and timely manner. The failure by Consultant to perform the services in a diligent and timely manner may result in termination of this Agreement by City. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Consultant shall not be responsible for delays due to causes beyond Consultant's reasonable control. However, in the case of any such delay in the services to be provided for the Project, each party hereby agrees to provide notice to the other party so that all delays can be addressed. 3.1 Consultant shall submit all requests for extensions of time for performance in writing to the Project Administrator not later than ten (10) calendar days after the start of the condition that purportedly causes a delay. The Project Administrator shall review all such requests and may grant reasonable time extensions for unforeseeable delays that are beyond Consultant's control. 3.2 For all time periods not specifically set forth herein, Consultant shall respond in the most expedient and appropriate manner under the circumstances, by either telephone, fax, hand - delivery or mail. 4. COMPENSATION TO CONSULTANT City shall pay Consultant for the services on a time and expense not -to- exceed basis in accordance with the provisions of this Section and the schedule of billing rates, contained in the SCOPE OF SERVICES attached as EXHIBIT "A ". In no event shall Consultant's compensation exceed Nineteen Thousand Nine Hundred and Seventy -Five Dollars ($19,975) without additional authorization from City. No billing rate changes shall be made during the term of this Agreement without the prior written approval of City. Should any components of the SCOPE OF SERVICES be eliminated by the City pursuant to Section 2.1 of this Agreement, the contracted compensation shall be reduced accordingly, consistent with the estimated cost of said components set forth in the budget included in the SCOPE OF SERVICES. 2 3.1 Consultant shall submit monthly invoices to City describing the work performed the preceding month. Consultant's bills shall include the name of the person who performed the work, a brief description of the services performed and /or the specific task in the Scope of Services to which it relates, the date the services were performed, the number of hours spent on all work billed on an hourly basis, and a description of any reimbursable expenditures. City shall pay Consultant no later than thirty (30) days after approval of the monthly invoice by City staff. 3.2 City shall reimburse Consultant only for those costs or expenses specifically approved in this Agreement, or specifically approved in advance by City. Unless otherwise approved, such costs shall be limited and include nothing more than the following costs incurred by Consultant: A. The actual costs of subconsultants for performance of any of the services that Consultant agrees to render pursuant to this Agreement, which have been approved in advance by City and awarded in accordance with this Agreement. B. Approved reproduction charges. C. Actual costs and /or other costs and /or payments specifically authorized in advance in writing and incurred by Consultant in the performance of this Agreement. 3.3 Consultant shall not receive any compensation for Extra Work without the prior written authorization of City. As used herein, "Extra Work" means any work that is determined by City to be necessary for the proper completion of the Project, but which is not included within the Scope of Services and which the parties did not reasonably anticipate would be necessary at the execution of this Agreement. Compensation for any authorized Extra Work shall be paid in accordance with the Schedule of Billing Rates set forth in Exhibit A. 3.4 Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, when payments made by City equal 90% of the maximum fee provide for in this Agreement, no further payments shall be made until City has accepted the final work under this Agreement. 5. PROJECT MANAGER Consultant shall designate a Project Manager, who shall coordinate all phases of the Project. This Project Manager shall be available to City at all reasonable times during the Agreement term. Consultant has designated Walter F. Kieser to be its Project Manager. Consultant shall not remove or reassign the Project Manager or any personnel listed in Exhibit A or assign any new or replacement S 3 El 7 is personnel to the Project without the prior written consent of City. City's approval shall not be unreasonably withheld with respect to the removal or assignment of non -key personnel. Furthermore, Consultant guarantees that Walter F. Kieser (Project Manager) will personally perform all services delegated to him in the BUDGET outlined in EXHIBIT "A ", unless previous arrangements have been made with City. Consultant, at the sole discretion of City, shall remove from the Project any of its personnel assigned to the performance of services upon written request of City. Consultant warrants that it will continuously furnish the necessary personnel to complete the Project on a timely basis as contemplated by this Agreement. ADMINISTRATION This Agreement will be administered by the City Manager's Office. Sharon Z. Wood, Assistant City Manager shall be the Project Administrator and shall have the authority to act for City under this Agreement. The Project Administrator or his /her authorized representative shall represent City in all matters pertaining to the services to be rendered pursuant to this Agreement. CITY'S RESPONSIBILITIES In order to assist Consultant in the execution of its responsibilities under this is Agreement, City agrees to, where applicable: A. Provide access to, and upon request of Consultant, one copy of all existing relevant information on file at City. City will provide all such materials in a timely manner so as not to cause delays in Consultant's work schedule. B. Provide blueprinting and other services through City's reproduction company for bid documents. Consultant will be required to coordinate the required bid documents with City's reproduction company. All other reproduction will be the responsibility of Consultant and as defined above. C. Provide usable life of facilities criteria and information with regards to new facilities or facilities to be rehabilitated. STANDARD OF CARE 8.1 All of the services shall be performed by Consultant or under Consultant's supervision. Consultant represents that it possesses the professional and technical personnel required to perform the services required by this Agreement, and that it will perform all services in a manner commensurate with community professional standards. All services shall 6 C! be performed by qualified and experienced personnel who are not employed by City, nor have any contractual relationship with City. 8.2 Consultant represents and warrants to City that it has or shall obtain all licenses, permits, qualifications, insurance and approvals of whatsoever nature that are legally required of Consultant to practice its profession. Consultant further represents and warrants to City that Consultant shall, at its sole cost and expense, keep in effect or obtain at all times during the term of this Agreement, any and all licenses, permits, insurance and other approvals that are legally required of Consultant to practice its profession. Consultant shall maintain a City of Newport Beach business license during the term of this Agreement. 8.3 Consultant shall not be responsible for delay, nor shall Consultant be responsible for damages or be in default or deemed to be in default by reason of strikes, lockouts, accidents, or acts of God, or the failure of City to furnish timely information or to approve or disapprove Consultant's work promptly, or delay or faulty performance by City, contractors, or governmental agencies. 9. HOLD HARMLESS To the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless City, its City Council, boards and commissions, officers, agents and employees (collectively, the "Indemnified Parties) from and against any and all claims (including, without limitation, claims for bodily injury, death or damage to property), demands, obligations, damages, actions, causes of action, suits, losses, judgments, fines, penalties, liabilities, costs and expenses (including, without limitation, attorney's fees, disbursements and court costs) of every kind and nature whatsoever (individually, a Claim; collectively, "Claims "), which may arise from or in any manner relate (directly or indirectly) to any work performed or services provided under this Agreement (including, without limitation, defects in workmanship or materials and /or design defects [if the design originated with Consultant]) or Consultant's presence or activities conducted on the Project (including the negligent and /or willful acts, errors and /or omissions of Consultant, its principals, officers, agents, employees, vendors, suppliers, consultants, subcontractors, anyone employed directly or indirectly by any of them or for whose acts they may be liable or any or all of them). Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing herein shall be construed to require Consultant to indemnify the Indemnified Parties from any Claim arising from the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the Indemnified Parties. Nothing in this indemnity shall be construed as authorizing any award of attorney's fees in any action on or to enforce the terms of this Agreement. This indemnity shall apply to all claims and liability regardless of whether any insurance policies are 5 applicable. The policy limits do not act as a limitation upon the amount of indemnification to be provided by the Consultant. 10. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR It is understood that City retains Consultant on an independent contractor basis and Consultant is not an agent or employee of City. The manner and means of conducting the work are under the control of Consultant, except to the extent they are limited by statute, rule or regulation and the expressed terms of this Agreement. Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to constitute approval for Consultant or any of Consultant's employees or agents, to be the agents or employees of City. Consultant shall have the responsibility for and control over the means of performing the work, provided that Consultant is in compliance with the terms of this Agreement. Anything in this Agreement that may appear to give City the right to direct Consultant as to the details of the performance or to exercise a measure of control over Consultant shall mean only that Consultant shall follow the desires of City with respect to the results of the services. 11. COOPERATION Consultant agrees to work closely and cooperate fully with City's designated Project Administrator and any other agencies that may have jurisdiction or interest in the work to be performed. City agrees to cooperate with the Consultant on the Project. 12. CITY POLICY Consultant shall discuss and review all matters relating to policy and project direction with City's Project Administrator in advance of all critical decision points in order to ensure the Project proceeds in a manner consistent with City goals and policies. 13. PROGRESS Consultant is responsible for keeping the Project Administrator and /or his /her duly authorized designee informed on a regular basis regarding the status and progress of the work, activities performed and planned, and any meetings that have been scheduled or are desired. 14. INSURANCE Without limiting Consultant's indemnification of City, and prior to commencement of work, Consultant shall obtain, provide and maintain at its own expense during the term of this Agreement, a policy or policies of liability insurance of the type and amounts described below and in a form satisfactory to City. 9 A. Certificates of Insurance. Consultant shall provide certificates of insurance with original endorsements to City as evidence of the insurance coverage required herein. Insurance certificates must be approved by City's Risk Manager prior to commencement of performance or issuance of any permit. Current certification of insurance shall be kept on file with City at all times during the term of this Agreement. B. Signature. A person authorized by the insurer to bind coverage on its behalf shall sign certification of all required policies. C. Acceptable Insurers. All insurance policies shall be issued by an insurance company currently authorized by the Insurance Commissioner to transact business of insurance in the State of California, with an assigned policyholders' Rating of A (or higher) and Financial Size Category Class VII (or larger) in accordance with the latest edition of Best's Key Rating Guide, unless otherwise approved by the City's Risk Manager. D. Coverage Requirements. 1. Workers' Compensation Coverage. Consultant shall maintain Workers' Compensation Insurance and Employer's Liability Insurance for . his or her employees in accordance with the laws of the State of California. In addition, Consultant shall require each subcontractor to similarly maintain Workers' Compensation Insurance and Employer's Liability Insurance in accordance with the laws of the State of California for all of the subcontractor's employees. Any notice of cancellation or non - renewal of all Workers' Compensation policies must be received by City at least thirty (30) days prior to such change. The insurer shall agree to waive all rights of subrogation against City, its officers, agents, employees and volunteers for losses arising from work performed by Consultant for City. 2. General Liability Coverage. Consultant shall maintain commercial general liability insurance in an amount not less than two million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage, including without limitation, contractual liability. If commercial general liability insurance or other form with a general aggregate limit is used, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to the work to be performed under this Agreement, or the general aggregate limit shall be at least twice the required occurrence limit. 3. Automobile Liability Coverage. Consultant shall maintain automobile insurance covering bodily injury and property damage for all activities of the Consultant arising out of or in connection with work to be . performed under this Agreement, including coverage for any owned, 9 hired, non -owned or rented vehicles, in an amount not less than one • million dollars ($1,000,000) combined single limit for each occurrence. 4. Professional Errors and Omissions Insurance. Consultant shall maintain professional errors and omissions insurance, which covers the services to be performed in connection with this Agreement in the minimum amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000). E. Endorsements. Each general liability and automobile liability insurance policy shall be endorsed with the following specific language: i. The City, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers are to be covered as additional insureds with respect to liability arising out of work performed by or on behalf of the Consultant. ii. This policy shall be considered primary insurance as respects to City, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers as respects to all claims, losses, or liability arising directly or indirectly from the Consultant's operations or services provided to City. Any insurance maintained by City, including any self - insured retention City may have, shall be considered excess insurance only and not contributory with the insurance provided hereunder. iii. This insurance shall act for each insured and additional insured as though a separate policy had been written for each, except with respect to the limits of liability of the insuring company. iv. The insurer waives all rights of subrogation against City, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers. V. Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the policies shall not affect coverage provided to City, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, agents or volunteers. vi. The insurance provided by this policy shall not be suspended, voided, canceled, or reduced in coverage or in limits, by either party except after thirty (30) days written notice has been received by City. F. Timely Notice of Claims. Consultant shall give City prompt and timely notice of claim made or suit instituted arising out of or resulting from Consultant's performance under this Agreement. G. Additional Insurance. Consultant shall also procure and maintain, at its own cost and expense, any additional kinds of insurance, which in its own ;D 0 judgment may be necessary for its proper protection and prosecution of the work. 15. PROHIBITION AGAINST ASSIGNMENTS AND TRANSFERS Except as specifically authorized under this Agreement, the services to be provided under this Agreement shall not be assigned, transferred contracted or subcontracted out without the prior written approval of City. Any of the following shall be construed as an assignment: The sale, assignment, transfer or other disposition of any of the issued and outstanding capital stock of Consultant, or of the interest of any general partner or joint venturer or syndicate member or cotenant if Consultant is a partnership or joint- venture or syndicate or cotenancy, which shall result in changing the control of Consultant. Control means fifty percent (50 %) or more of the voting power, or twenty -five percent (25 %) or more of the assets of the corporation, partnership or joint- venture. 16. SUBCONTRACTING The parties recognize that a substantial inducement to City for entering into this Agreement is the professional reputation, experience and competence of Consultant. Assignments of any or all rights, duties or obligations of the Consultant under this Agreement will be permitted only with the express written consent of City. Consultant shall not subcontract any portion of the work to be performed under this Agreement without the written authorization of City. 17. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS Each and every report, draft, map, record, plan, document and other writing produced (hereinafter "Documents "), prepared or caused to be prepared by Consultant, its officers, employees, agents and subcontractors, in the course of implementing this Agreement, shall become the exclusive property of City, and City shall have the sole right to use such materials in its discretion without further compensation to Consultant or any other party. Consultant shall, at Consultant's expense, provide such Documents to City upon written request. Documents, including drawings and specifications, prepared by Consultant pursuant to this Agreement are not intended or represented to be suitable for reuse by City or others on any other project. Any use of completed documents for other projects and any use of incomplete documents without specific written authorization from Consultant will be at City's sole risk and without liability to Consultant. Further, any and all liability arising out of changes made to Consultant's deliverables under this Agreement by City or persons other than Consultant is waived against Consultant and City assumes full responsibility for such changes unless City has given Consultant prior notice and has received . from Consultant written consent for such changes. D 18. CONFIDENTIALITY All Documents, including drafts, preliminary drawings or plans, notes and communications that result from the services in this Agreement, shall be kept confidential unless City authorizes the release of information. 19. OPINION OF COST Any opinion of the construction cost prepared by Consultant represents his judgment as a design professional and is supplied for the general guidance of City. Since Consultant has no control over the cost of labor and material, or over competitive bidding or market conditions, Consultant does not guarantee the accuracy of such opinions as compared to contractor bids or actual cost to City. 20. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INDEMNITY The Consultant shall defend and indemnify City, its agents, officers, representatives and employees against liability, including costs, for infringement of any United States' letters patent, trademark, or copyright infringement, including costs, contained in Consultant's drawings and specifications provided under this Agreement. 21. RECORDS Consultant shall keep records and invoices in connection with the work to be performed under this Agreement. Consultant shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to the costs incurred under this Agreement and any services, expenditures and disbursements charged to City, for a minimum period of three (3) years, or for any longer period required by law, from the date of final payment to Consultant to this Agreement. All such records shall be clearly identifiable. Consultant shall allow a representative of City to examine, audit and make transcripts or copies of such records during regular business hours. Consultant shall allow inspection of all work, data, documents, proceedings and activities related to the Agreement for a period of three (3) years from the date of final payment under this Agreement, 22. WITHHOLDINGS • • City may withhold payment of any disputed sums until satisfaction of the dispute with respect to such payment. Such withholding shall not be deemed to constitute a failure to pay according to the terms of this Agreement. Consultant shall not discontinue work as a result of such withholding. Consultant shall have an immediate right to appeal to the City Manager or his designee with respect to such disputed sums. Consultant shall be entitled to receive interest on any • withheld sums at the rate of return that City earned on its investments during the 12 • time period, from the date of withholding of any amounts found to have been improperly withheld. 23. ERRORS AND OMISSIONS In the event of errors or omissions that are due to the negligence or professional inexperience of Consultant which result in expense to City greater than what would have resulted if there were not errors or omissions in the work accomplished by Consultant, the additional design, construction and /or restoration expense shall be borne by Consultant. Nothing in this paragraph is intended to limit City's rights under any other sections of this Agreement. 24. CITY'S RIGHT TO EMPLOY OTHER CONSULTANTS City reserves the right to employ other Consultants in connection with the Project. 25. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST The Consultant or its employees may be subject to the provisions of the California Political Reform Act of 1974 (the "Act "), which (1) requires such persons to disclose any financial interest that may foreseeably be materially • affected by the work performed under this Agreement, and (2) prohibits such persons from making, or participating in making, decisions that will foreseeably financially affect such interest. 0 If subject to the Act, Consultant shall conform to all requirements of the Act. Failure to do so constitutes a material breach and is grounds for termination of this Agreement by City. Consultant shall indemnify and hold harmless City for any and all claims for damages resulting from Consultant's violation of this Section. 26. NOTICES All notices, demands, requests or approvals to be given under the terms of this Agreement shall be given in writing, and conclusively shall be deemed served when delivered personally, or on the third business day after the deposit thereof in the United States mail, postage prepaid, first -class mail, addressed as hereinafter provided. All notices, demands, requests or approvals from Consultant to City shall be addressed to City at: 11 13 City of Newport Beach Attention: Patricia Temple, Planning Director Planning Department 3300 Newport Boulevard P.O. Box 1768. Newport Beach, CA, 92658 -8915 (949) 644 -3222 Fax 644 -3020 All notices, demands, requests or approvals from City to Consultant shall be addressed to Consultant at: Attention: Walter F. Kieser Economic and Planning Systems, Inc. 2501 Ninth Street, Suite 200 Berkeley, CA 94710 -2515 (510) 841 -9190 FAX 841 -9208 27. TERMINATION In the event that either party fails or refuses to perform any of the provisions of . this Agreement at the time and in the manner required, that party shall be deemed in default in the performance of this Agreement. If such default is not cured within a period of two (2) calendar days, or if more than two (2) calendar days are reasonably required to cure the default and the defaulting party fails to give adequate assurance of due performance within two (2) calendar days after receipt of written notice of default, specifying the nature of such default and the steps necessary to cure such default, the non - defaulting party may terminate the Agreement forthwith by giving to the defaulting party written notice thereof. Notwithstanding the above provision, City shall have the right, at its sole discretion and without cause, of terminating this Agreement at any time by giving seven (7) calendar days' prior written notice to Consultant. In the event of termination under this Section, City shall pay Consultant for services satisfactorily performed and costs incurred up to the effective date of termination for which Consultant has not been previously paid. On the effective date of termination, Consultant shall deliver to City all reports and other information developed or accumulated in the performance of this Agreement, whether in draft or final form. • 12 0 28. COMPLIANCE WITH ALL LAWS Consultant shall at its own cost and expense comply with all statutes, ordinances, regulations and requirements of all governmental entities, including federal, state, county or municipal, whether now in force or hereinafter enacted. In addition, all work prepared by Consultant shall conform to applicable City, county, state and federal laws, regulations and permit requirements and be subject to approval of the Project Administrator and City. 29. WAIVER A waiver by either party of any breach, of any term, covenant or condition contained herein shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any other term, covenant or condition contained herein, whether of the same or a different character. 30. INTEGRATED CONTRACT This Agreement represents the full and complete understanding of every kind or nature whatsoever between the Parties hereto, and all preliminary negotiations and agreements of whatsoever kind or nature are merged herein. No verbal agreement or implied covenant shall be held to vary the provisions herein. 31. CONFLICTS OR INCONSISTENCIES In the event there are any conflicts or inconsistencies between this Agreement and the Scope of Services or any other attachments attached hereto, the terms of this Agreement shall govern. 32. AMENDMENTS This Agreement may be modified or amended only by a written document executed by both Consultant and City and approved as to form by the City Attorney. 33. SEVERABILITY If any term or portion of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal, or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect. 34. CONTROLLING LAW AND VENUE The laws of the State of California shall govern this Agreement and all matters relating to it and any action brought relating to this Agreement shall be adjudicated in a court of competent jurisdiction in the County of Orange. 13 35. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT Consultant represents that it is an equal opportunity employer and it shall not discriminate against any subcontractor, employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, handicap, ancestry, sex or age. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Agreement to be executed on the day and year first written above. APPROVED AS TO FORM: CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH A Municipal Corporation By: Robin Clauson, Tod W. Ridgeway, Mayor Assistant City Attorney for the City of Newport Beach for the City of Newport Beach 0 ATTEST. CONSULTANT Economic and Planning Systems, Inc. By: By: LaVonne Harkless Walter F. Kieser, Managing Principal City Clerk Attachments: Exhibit A — Scope of Services /6 0 14 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ECONOMIC AND PLANNING SYSTEMS, INC. THIS AGREEMENT, entered into this 27ffi day of April 2004, by and between CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, a Municipal Corporation (hereinafter referred to as "City "), and Economic and Planning Systems (EPS), Inc., whose address is 2501 Ninth Street, Suite 200, Berkeley, CA 94710, (hereinafter referred to as "Consultant "), is made with reference to the following: RECITALS A. City is a municipal corporation duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the State of California with the power to carry on its business as it is now being conducted under the statutes of the State of California and the Charter of City. B. City is planning to establish an affordable housing "in -lieu" fee ordinance in an effort to generate funds for the City's expenditure on the construction of new affordable housing units and other affordable housing programs. C. City desires to engage Consultant to analyze and provide recommendations on the fee a residential developer should have to pay "in -lieu" of providing low- and moderate - income housing units as outlined by the SCOPE OF SERVICES attached hereto as EXHIBIT "A" (with the exception of Tasks 6 and 8) and pursuant to the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement. D. Consultant possesses the skill, experience, ability, background, certification and knowledge to provide the services described in this Agreement. E. The principal member of Consultant, for purpose of this Project, shall be Walter F. Kieser, Managing Principal and President of EPS. F. City has solicited and received a proposal from Consultant, has reviewed the previous experience and evaluated the expertise of Consultant, and desires to retain Consultant to render professional services under the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, it is mutually agreed by and between the undersigned Parties as follows: 1. TERM The term of this Agreement shall commence on the 27th day of April 2004, and shall terminate on the 27`h day of April 2005, unless terminated earlier as set forth herein. 2. SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED Consultant shall diligently perform all the services described in the Scope of Services attached as Exhibit "A" (with the exception of Tasks 6 and 8) and incorporated herein by reference. The City may elect to delete certain tasks of the Scope of Services at its sole discretion. 3. TIME OF PERFORMANCE Time is of the essence in the performance of services under this Agreement and the services shall be performed to completion in a diligent and timely manner. The failure by Consultant to perform the services in a diligent and timely manner may result in termination of this Agreement by City. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Consultant shall not be responsible for delays due to causes beyond Consultant's reasonable control. However, in the case of any such delay in the services to be provided for the Project, each party hereby agrees to provide notice to the other party so that all delays can be addressed. 3.1 Consultant shall submit all requests for extensions of time for performance in writing to the Project Administrator not later than ten (10) calendar days after the start of the condition that purportedly causes a delay. The Project Administrator shall review all such requests and may grant reasonable time extensions for unforeseeable delays that are beyond Consultant's control. 3.2 For all time periods not specifically set forth herein, Consultant shall respond in the most expedient and appropriate manner under the circumstances, by either telephone, fax, hand - delivery or mail. 4. COMPENSATION TO CONSULTANT City shall pay Consultant for the services on a time and expense not -to- exceed basis in accordance with the provisions of this Section and the schedule of billing rates, contained in the SCOPE OF SERVICES attached as EXHIBIT "A ". In no event shall Consultant's compensation exceed Nineteen Thousand Nine Hundred and Seventy -Five Dollars ($19,975) without additional authorization from City. No billing rate changes shall be made during the term of this Agreement without the prior written approval of City. Should any components of the SCOPE OF SERVICES be eliminated by the City pursuant to Section 2.1 of this Agreement, the contracted compensation shall be reduced accordingly, consistent with the estimated cost of said components set forth in the budget included in the SCOPE OF SERVICES. I t' 2 0 • 3.1 Consultant shall submit monthly invoices to City describing the work performed the preceding month. Consultant's bills shall include the name of the person who performed the work, a brief description of the services performed and /or the specific task in the Scope of Services to which it relates, the date the services were performed, the number of hours spent on all work billed on an hourly basis, and a description of any reimbursable expenditures. City shall pay Consultant no later than thirty (30) days after approval of the monthly invoice by City staff. 3.2 City shall reimburse Consultant only for those costs or expenses specifically approved in this Agreement, or specifically approved in advance by City. Unless otherwise approved, such costs shall be limited and include nothing more than the following costs incurred by Consultant: A. The actual costs of subconsultants for performance of any of the services that Consultant agrees to render pursuant to this Agreement, which have been approved in advance by City and awarded in accordance with this Agreement. B. Approved reproduction charges. C. Actual costs and /or other costs and /or payments specifically authorized in advance in writing and incurred by Consultant in the performance of this Agreement. 3.3 Consultant shall not receive any compensation for Extra Work without the prior written authorization of City. As used herein, "Extra Work" means any work that is determined by City to be necessary for the proper completion of the Project, but which is not included within the Scope of Services and which the parties did not reasonably anticipate would be necessary at the execution of this Agreement. Compensation for any authorized Extra Work shall be paid in accordance with the Schedule of Billing Rates set forth in Exhibit A. 3.4 Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, when payments made by City equal 90% of the maximum fee provide for in this Agreement, no further payments shall be made until City has accepted the final work under this Agreement. S. PROJECT MANAGER Consultant shall designate a Project Manager, who shall coordinate all phases of the Project. This Project Manager shall be available to City at all reasonable times during the Agreement term. Consultant has designated Walter F. Kieser to be its Project Manager. Consultant shall not remove or reassign the Project . Manager or any personnel listed in Exhibit A or assign any new or replacement I9 personnel to the Project without the prior written consent of City. City's approval • shall not be unreasonably withheld with respect to the removal or assignment of non -key personnel. Furthermore, Consultant guarantees that Walter F. Kieser (Project Manager) will personally perform all services delegated to him in the BUDGET outlined in EXHIBIT "A ", unless previous arrangements have been made with City. Consultant, at the sole discretion of City, shall remove from the Project any of its personnel assigned to the performance of services upon written request of City. Consultant warrants that it will continuously furnish the necessary personnel to complete the Project on a timely basis as contemplated by this Agreement. 6. ADMINISTRATION This Agreement will be administered by the City Manager's Office. Sharon Z. Wood, Assistant City Manager shall be the Project Administrator and shall have the authority to act for City under this Agreement. The Project Administrator or his /her authorized representative shall represent City in all matters pertaining to the services to be rendered pursuant to this Agreement. 7. CITY'S RESPONSIBILITIES In order to assist Consultant in the execution of its responsibilities under this Agreement, City agrees to, where applicable: A. Provide access to, and upon request of Consultant, one copy of all existing relevant information on file at City. City will provide all such materials in a timely manner so as not to cause delays in Consultant's work schedule. B. Provide blueprinting and other services through City's reproduction company for bid documents, Consultant will be required to coordinate the required bid documents with City's reproduction company. All other reproduction will be the responsibility of Consultant and as defined above. C. Provide usable life of facilities criteria and information with regards to new facilities or facilities to be rehabilitated. 8. STANDARD OF CARE 8.1 All of the services shall be performed by Consultant or under Consultant's supervision. Consultant represents that it possesses the professional and technical personnel required to perform the services required by this Agreement, and that it will perform all services in a manner • commensurate with community professional standards. All services shall ,c E-1 • be performed by qualified and experienced personnel who are not employed by City, nor have any contractual relationship with City. 8.2 Consultant represents and warrants to City that it has or shall obtain all licenses, permits, qualifications, insurance and approvals of whatsoever nature that are legally required of Consultant to practice its profession. Consultant further represents and warrants to City that Consultant shall, at its sole cost and expense, keep in effect or obtain at all times during the term of this Agreement, any and all licenses, permits, insurance and other approvals that are legally required of Consultant to practice its profession. Consultant shall maintain a City of Newport Beach business license during the term of this Agreement. 8.3 Consultant shall not be responsible for delay, nor shall Consultant be responsible for damages or be in default or deemed to be in default by reason of strikes, lockouts, accidents, or acts of God, or the failure of City to furnish timely information or to approve or disapprove Consultant's work promptly, or delay or faulty performance by City, contractors, or governmental agencies. 9. HOLD HARMLESS • To the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless City, its City Council, boards and commissions, officers, agents and employees (collectively, the "Indemnified Parties) from and against any and all claims (including, without limitation, claims for bodily injury, death or damage to property), demands, obligations, damages, actions, causes of action, suits, losses, judgments, fines, penalties, liabilities, costs and expenses (including, without limitation, attorney's fees, disbursements and court costs) of every kind and nature whatsoever (individually, a Claim; collectively, "Claims "), which may arise from or in any manner relate (directly or indirectly) to any work performed or services provided under this Agreement (including, without limitation, defects in workmanship or materials and /or design defects [if the design originated with Consultant)) or Consultant's presence or activities conducted on the Project (including the negligent and /or willful acts, errors and /or omissions of Consultant, its principals, officers, agents, employees, vendors, suppliers, consultants, subcontractors, anyone employed directly or indirectly by any of them or for whose acts they may be liable or any or all of them). Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing herein shall be construed to require Consultant to indemnify the Indemnified Parties from any Claim arising from the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the Indemnified Parties. Nothing in this indemnity shall be construed as authorizing any award of attorney's fees in any action on or to enforce the terms of this Agreement. This indemnity shall apply to all claims and liability regardless of whether any insurance policies are • o; 5 applicable. The policy limits do not act as a limitation upon the amount of • indemnification to be provided by the Consultant. 10. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR It is understood that City retains Consultant on an independent contractor basis and Consultant is not an agent or employee of City. The manner and means of conducting the work are under the control of Consultant, except to the extent they are limited by statute, rule or regulation and the expressed terms of this Agreement. Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to constitute approval for Consultant or any of Consultant's employees or agents, to be the agents or employees of City. Consultant shall have the responsibility for and control over the means of performing the work, provided that Consultant is in compliance with the terms of this Agreement. Anything in this Agreement that may appear to give City the right to direct Consultant as to the details of the performance or to exercise a measure of control over Consultant shall mean only that Consultant shall follow the desires of City with respect to the results of the services. 11. COOPERATION Consultant agrees to work closely and cooperate fully with City's designated Project Administrator and any other agencies that may have jurisdiction or interest in the work to be performed. City agrees to cooperate with the Consultant on the Project. 12. CITY POLICY Consultant shall discuss and review all matters relating to policy and project direction with City's Project Administrator in advance of all critical decision points in order to ensure the Project proceeds in a manner consistent with City goals and policies. 13. PROGRESS Consultant is responsible for keeping the Project Administrator and /or his /her duly authorized designee informed on a regular basis regarding the status and progress of the work, activities performed and planned, and any meetings that have been scheduled or are desired. 14. INSURANCE Without limiting Consultant's indemnification of City, and prior to commencement of work, Consultant shall obtain, provide and maintain at its own expense during the term of this Agreement, a policy or policies of liability insurance of the type • and amounts described below and in a form satisfactory to City. � G l� • A. Certificates of Insurance. Consultant shall provide certificates of insurance with original endorsements to City as evidence of the insurance coverage required herein. Insurance certificates must be approved by City's Risk Manager prior to commencement of performance or issuance of any permit. Current certification of insurance shall be kept on file with City at all times during the term of this Agreement. B. Signature. A person authorized by the insurer to bind coverage on its behalf shall sign certification of all required policies. C. Acceptable Insurers. All insurance policies shall be issued by an insurance company currently authorized by the Insurance Commissioner to transact business of insurance in the State of California, with an assigned policyholders' Rating of A (or higher) and Financial Size Category Class VII (or larger) in accordance with the latest edition of Best's Key Rating Guide, unless otherwise approved by the City's Risk Manager. D. Coverage Requirements. 1. Workers' Compensation Coverage. Consultant shall maintain Workers' Compensation Insurance and Employer's Liability Insurance for • his or her employees in accordance with the laws of the State of California. In addition, Consultant shall require each subcontractor to similarly maintain Workers' Compensation Insurance and Employer's Liability Insurance in accordance with the laws of the State of California for all of the subcontractor's employees. Any notice of cancellation or non - renewal of all Workers' Compensation policies must be received by City at least thirty (30) days prior to such change. The insurer shall agree to waive all rights of subrogation against City, its officers, agents, employees and volunteers for losses arising from work performed by Consultant for City. 2. General Liability Coverage. Consultant shall maintain commercial general liability insurance in an amount not less than two million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage, including without limitation, contractual liability. If commercial general liability insurance or other form with a general aggregate limit is used, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to the work to be performed under this Agreement, or the general aggregate limit shall be at least twice the required occurrence limit. 3. Automobile Liability Coverage. Consultant shall maintain automobile insurance covering bodily injury and property damage for all activities of the Consultant arising out of or in connection with work to be performed under this Agreement, including coverage for any owned, r li7 hired, non -owned or rented vehicles, in an amount not less than one • million dollars ($1,000,000) combined single limit for each occurrence. 4. Professional Errors and Omissions Insurance. Consultant shall maintain professional errors and omissions insurance, which covers the services to be performed in connection with this Agreement in the minimum amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000). E. Endorsements. Each general liability and automobile liability insurance policy shall be endorsed with the following specific language: i. The City, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers are to be covered as additional insureds with respect to liability arising out of work performed by or on behalf of the Consultant. ii. This policy shall be considered primary insurance as respects to City, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers as respects to all claims, losses, or liability arising directly or indirectly from the Consultant's operations or services provided to City. Any insurance maintained by City, including any self- insured retention City may have, shall be considered excess insurance only and not contributory with the insurance provided hereunder. iii. This insurance shall act for each insured and additional insured as though a separate policy had been written for each, except with respect to the limits of liability of the insuring company. iv. The insurer waives all rights of subrogation against City, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers. V. Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the policies shall not affect coverage provided to City, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, agents or volunteers. vi. The insurance provided by this policy shall not be suspended, voided, canceled, or reduced in coverage or in limits, by either party except after thirty (30) days written notice has been received by City. F. Timely Notice of Claims. Consultant shall give City prompt and timely notice of claim made or suit instituted arising out of or resulting from Consultant's performance under this Agreement. G. Additional Insurance. Consultant shall also procure and maintain, at its own cost and expense, any additional kinds of insurance, which in its own ,d G • judgment may be necessary for its proper protection and prosecution of the work. 15. PROHIBITION AGAINST ASSIGNMENTS AND TRANSFERS Except as specifically authorized under this Agreement, the services to be provided under this Agreement shall not be assigned, transferred contracted or subcontracted out without the prior written approval of City. Any of the following shall be construed as an assignment: The sale, assignment, transfer or other disposition of any of the issued and outstanding capital stock of Consultant, or of the interest of any general partner or joint venturer or syndicate member or cotenant if Consultant is a partnership or joint- venture or syndicate or cotenancy, which shall result in changing the control of Consultant. Control means fifty percent (50 %) or more of the voting power, or twenty -five percent (25 %) or more of the assets of the corporation, partnership or joint- venture. 16. SUBCONTRACTING The parties recognize that a substantial inducement to City for entering into this Agreement is the professional reputation, experience and competence of Consultant. Assignments of any or all rights, duties or obligations of the Consultant under this Agreement will be permitted only with the express written . consent of City. Consultant shall not subcontract any portion of the work to be performed under this Agreement without the written authorization of City. • 17. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS Each and every report, draft, map, record, plan, document and other writing produced (hereinafter "Documents'), prepared or caused to be prepared by Consultant, its officers, employees, agents and subcontractors, in the course of implementing this Agreement, shall become the exclusive property of City, and City shall have the sole right to use such materials in its discretion without further compensation to Consultant or any other party. Consultant shall, at Consultant's expense, provide such Documents to City upon written request. Documents, including drawings and specifications, prepared by Consultant pursuant to this Agreement are not intended or represented to be suitable for reuse by City or others on any other project. Any use of completed documents for other projects and any use of incomplete documents without specific written authorization from Consultant will be at City's sole risk and without liability to Consultant. Further, any and all liability arising out of changes made to Consultant's deliverables under this Agreement by City or persons other than Consultant is waived against Consultant and City assumes full responsibility for such changes unless City has given Consultant prior notice and has received from Consultant written consent for such changes. 9 11 19. 20. 21 22. CONFIDENTIALITY • All Documents, including drafts, preliminary drawings or plans, notes and communications that result from the services in this Agreement, shall be kept confidential unless City authorizes the release of information. OPINION OF COST Any opinion of the construction cost prepared by Consultant represents his judgment as a design professional and is supplied for the general guidance of City. Since Consultant has no control over the cost of labor and material, or over competitive bidding or market conditions, Consultant does not guarantee the accuracy of such opinions as compared to contractor bids or actual cost to City. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INDEMNITY The Consultant shall defend and indemnify City, its agents, officers, representatives and employees against liability, including costs, for infringement of any United States' letters patent, trademark, or copyright infringement, including costs, contained in Consultant's drawings and specifications provided under this Agreement. RECORDS Consultant shall keep records and invoices in connection with the work to be performed under this Agreement. Consultant shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to the costs incurred under this Agreement and any services, expenditures and disbursements charged to City, for a minimum period of three (3) years, or for any longer period required by law, from the date of final payment to Consultant to this Agreement. All such records shall be clearly identifiable. Consultant shall allow a representative of City to examine, audit and make transcripts or copies of such records during regular business hours. Consultant shall allow inspection of all work, data, documents, proceedings and activities related to the Agreement for a period of three (3) years from the date of final payment under this Agreement. WITHHOLDINGS City may withhold payment of any disputed sums until satisfaction of the dispute with respect to such payment. Such withholding shall not be deemed to constitute a failure to pay according to the terms of this Agreement. Consultant shall not discontinue work as a result of such withholding. Consultant shall have an immediate right to appeal to the City Manager or his designee with respect to such disputed sums. Consultant shall be entitled to receive interest on any withheld sums at the rate of return that City earned on its investments during the 10 r� 11 time period, from the date of withholding of any amounts found to have been improperly withheld. 23. ERRORS AND OMISSIONS In the event of errors or omissions that are due to the negligence or professional inexperience of Consultant which result in expense to City greater than what would have resulted if there were not errors or omissions in the work accomplished by Consultant, the additional design, construction and /or restoration expense shall be borne by Consultant. Nothing in this paragraph is intended to limit City's rights under any other sections of this Agreement. 24. CITY'S RIGHT TO EMPLOY OTHER CONSULTANTS City reserves the right to employ other Consultants in connection with the Project. 25. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST The Consultant or its employees may be subject to the provisions of the California Political Reform Act of 1974 (the "Act "), which (1) requires such persons to disclose any financial interest that may foreseeably be materially affected by the work performed under this Agreement, and (2) prohibits such persons from making, or participating in making, decisions that will foreseeably financially affect such interest. If subject to the Act, Consultant shall conform to all requirements of the Act. Failure to do so constitutes a material breach and is grounds for termination of this Agreement by City. Consultant shall indemnify and hold harmless City for any and all claims for damages resulting from Consultant's violation of this Section. 26. NOTICES All notices, demands, requests or approvals to be given under the terms of this Agreement shall be given in writing, and conclusively shall be deemed served when delivered personally, or on the third business day after the deposit thereof in the United States mail, postage prepaid, first -class mail, addressed as hereinafter provided. All notices, demands, requests or approvals from Consultant to City shall be addressed to City at: 11 City of Newport Beach Attention: Patricia Temple, Planning Director Planning Department 3300 Newport Boulevard P.O. Box 1768. Newport Beach, CA, 92658 -8915 (949) 644 -3222 Fax 644 -3020 All notices, demands, requests or approvals from City to Consultant shall be addressed to Consultant at: Attention: Walter F. Kieser Economic and Planning Systems, Inc. 2501 Ninth Street, Suite 200 Berkeley, CA 94710 -2515 (510) 841 -9190 FAX 841 -9208 27. TERMINATION In the event that either party fails or refuses to perform any of the provisions of this Agreement at the time and in the manner required, that party shall be deemed in default in the performance of this Agreement. If such default is not cured within a period of two (2) calendar days, or if more than two (2) calendar days are reasonably required to cure the default and the defaulting party fails to give adequate assurance of due performance within two (2) calendar days after receipt of written notice of default, specifying the nature of such default and the steps necessary to cure such default, the non - defaulting party may terminate the Agreement forthwith by giving to the defaulting party written notice thereof. Notwithstanding the above provision, City shall have the right, at its sole discretion and without cause, of terminating this Agreement at any time by giving seven (7) calendar days' prior written notice to Consultant. In the event of termination under this Section, City shall pay Consultant for services satisfactorily performed and costs incurred up to the effective date of termination for which Consultant has not been previously paid. On the effective date of termination, Consultant shall deliver to City all reports and other information developed or accumulated in the performance of this Agreement, whether in draft or final form. 12 i • 28. COMPLIANCE WITH ALL LAWS Consultant shall at its own cost and expense comply with all statutes, ordinances, regulations and requirements of all governmental entities, including federal, state, county or municipal, whether now in force or hereinafter enacted. In addition, all work prepared by Consultant shall conform to applicable City, county, state and federal laws, regulations and permit requirements and be subject to approval of the Project Administrator and City. 29. WAIVER A waiver by either party of any breach, of any term, covenant or condition contained herein shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any other term, covenant or condition contained herein, whether of the same or a different character. 30. INTEGRATED CONTRACT This Agreement represents the full and complete understanding of every kind or nature whatsoever between the Parties hereto, and all preliminary negotiations and agreements of whatsoever kind or nature are merged herein. No verbal agreement or implied covenant shall be held to vary the provisions herein. • 31. CONFLICTS OR INCONSISTENCIES In the event there are any conflicts or inconsistencies between this Agreement and the Scope of Services or any other attachments attached hereto, the terms of this Agreement shall govern. 32. AMENDMENTS This Agreement may be modified or amended only by a written document executed by both Consultant and City and approved as to form by the City Attorney. 33. SEVERABILITY If any term or portion of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal, or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect. 34. CONTROLLING LAW AND VENUE The laws of the State of California shall govern this Agreement and all matters . relating to it and any action brought relating to this Agreement shall be adjudicated in a court of competent jurisdiction in the County of Orange. 13 35. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT Consultant represents that it is an equal opportunity employer and it shall not discriminate against any subcontractor, employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, handicap, ancestry, sex or age. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Agreement to be executed on the day and year first written above. APPROVED AS TO FORM: Robin Clauson, Assistant City Attorney for the City of Newport Beach ATTEST: CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH A Municipal Corporation Tod W. Ridgeway, Mayor for the City of Newport Beach CONSULTANT Economic and Planning Systems, Inc. By: By: LaVonne Harkless Walter F. Kieser, Managing Principal City Clerk Attachments: Exhibit A — Scope of Services 14 0 • • EXHIBIT A - EPS PROPOSAL /SCOPE OF SERVICES Imm- Economic & Planning Systems Real Estate Erommka ftlanal Emrmmla Pub& Flnanm !a Use Polky PROPOSAL TO PERFORM AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN -LIEU FEE STUDY Prepared for: City of Newport Beach Prepared by: Economic & Planning Systems, Inc. February 2004 EPS #14020 BERKELEY SACRAMENTO DENVER 2501 Ninth St., Suite 200 phone. 510441 -9190 Phone: 916- 649 -80 f0 Phone: 303- 623 -3557 Berkeley. CA 94710 -2515 Fax: 510- 841.9208 Fax: 916 - 649 -2070 Fix: 303 - 623 -9049 w...epsys. tom 22 0 is 0 f :` Economic & Planning Systems Real Fssam Erommla Regional E.I. Pu61le FM.a "e Use Pollcy February 17, 2004 Tamara J. Campbell, AICP Senior Planner City of Newport Beach, Planning Department 3300 Newport Boulevard, Building C Newport Beach, CA 92658 Subject: Proposal for the Newport Beach Affordable Housing In -Lieu Fee Study; EPS #14020 Dear Ms. Campbell: Economic & Planning Systems (EPS) is pleased to present this proposal to conduct an Affordable Housing In -Lieu Fee study for the City of Newport Beach. As you will see in our qualifications, affordable housing policies and programs represent one of EPS's primary areas of practice, and we welcome the opportunity to provide our assistance and technical expertise in the City's consideration of the important economic issues surrounding affordable housing. EPS has assisted numerous jurisdictions throughout California and beyond with studies and ordinance preparation for inclusionary housing, in -lieu fee programs, and workforce housing fee programs. In addition to our work on affordable housing issues for public agencies, EPS has extensive experience providing project feasibility analyses for private sector developers. This experience has been extremely valuable in generating trust and goodwill during studies of affordable housing programs, impact fees, and other policy actions to which developers often object on the basis of economic hardship. Through objective analysis, EPS has proven effective in assuaging those concerns, while still formulating policies that are effective in addressing communities goals to increase the supply of affordable housing. This proposal first presents EPS's "Understanding and Approach to the Assignment," followed by our "Proposed Scope of Services." The "Project Administration" section then details the budget estimate, work schedule, and staffing commitments of EPS. The final section of this proposal presents our "Qualifications, References, and Resumes." In this last section, EPS has described our work on affordable housing policies, including inclusionary zoning policies, in -lieu fee calculations, and workforce housing impact fees linking affordable housing demand to growth in employment- generating development. You will note that several of these relevant project have been conducted in coastal communities in southern, central, and northern California. • BERKELEY SACRAMENTO DENVER 2301 i $1. guile 2 Phone: 510 - 831.9190 Phone: 916 - 639.8010 Phone: 303 -623 -3537 Berkelley, . CA 93]10.2511 3 Fax: 310- 831 -9208 vor Fax: 916 -639 -2070 Fax: 307 -6 27-9039 u'ww.epsys.com J� February 17, 2004 Page 2 of 2 If you have any questions regarding this proposal, please call me or Darin Smith at: • Economic & Planning Systems, Inc. 2501 Ninth Street, Suite 200 Berkeley, CA 94710 (510) 541 -9190 Thank you again for this opportunity to provide consulting services to the City of Newport Beach. Sincerely, WALTER KIESER MANAGING PRINCIPAL ECONOMIC & PLANNING SYSTEMS, INC. Iaa_oi&de �q J UNDERSTANDING AND APPROACH TO THE ASSIGNMENT 0 Economic & Planning Systems Real Estate Emmmk Regloeal Emrwmla Publlr Fb.m, Lath Vu Po11, J✓ Proposal to Perform Affordable Housing In -Lieu Fee Study February 17, 2004 UNDERSTANDING AND APPROACH TO THE ASSIGNMENT The Housing Element for the City of Newport Beach contains a policy requiring residential developers to provide a certain percentage of homes in new developments as income - restricted affordable housing units, or to pay a fee in lieu of directly providing the affordable units. The amount of the in -lieu fee was established several years ago, and no longer accurately reflects the cost of subsidizing the production of an affordable housing unit. The City of Newport Beach is seeking consultant assistance to update the in -lieu fee calculation to achieve a more effective and equitable program for requiring developers to contribute to the City's affordable housing needs. This consulting effort will require a review of the Housing Element and the Southern California Association of Governments' Regional Housing Needs Determination for the City; an assessment of the City's policies regarding the types of units desired to serve lower- income households; a comparison of affordable prices to the costs of residential unit construction; and a calculation of an in -lieu fee that can achieve the City's affordable housing goals while not undermining the production of housing generally. In addition, the City has requested that the consultant review the policies of comparable cities to compare and contrast the amounts and effectiveness of the in -lieu fee programs. Economic & Planning Systems (EPS) has worked on numerous projects comparable in scope to the Affordable Housing In -Lieu Fee Study requested by the City of Newport Beach (see "Firm Qualifications" section), including several assignments in California coastal communities. Through these experiences, EPS has developed an efficient and effective approach to addressing these complex and controversial issues. Paramount in our approach is coordination with stakeholders who will be affected by the outcome of the analysis and implementation of affordable housing programs. These stakeholders include not only City staff, City Council, and affordable housing advocates, but also the homebuilders whose development cost structures will be directly affected by the implementation of such programs. By incorporating the input of such stakeholders early and often in the analytical process, EPS has been successful at reducing or eliminating controversy regarding the technical accuracy of the analysis, and placing the issue squarely in the realm of policy debate rather than debate over assumptions and mathematics. EPS also provides a strong understanding of the overall economic implications of inclusionary housing programs. Objectors to such policies frequently cite the potential for the requirements to actually slow housing development, which would have negative implications for a City's economic development goals. Through an objective analysis of the experiences of other jurisdictions where such policies have long been in place, EPS will provide answers to those questions which policy- makers can consider when evaluating and possibly implementing the programs. 1] O: \W20nuTf %NO:P yLda / .J b 0 0 Proposal to Perform Affordable Housing In -Lieu Fee Study February 17, 2004 In addition, EPS has developed a strong understanding of the potential alternative approaches to meeting the desired goals of increasing affordable housing through inclusionary zoning and in -lieu fees. Specifically, EPS has investigated ways in which developers can satisfy the same goals, including land dedications, "affordable -by- design" small units and second units, nonprofit participation, City partnerships, and density bonuses. While such alternatives are not described in the City's Request for Proposals, EPS's familiarity with them, as well as optional waivers and exemptions, can be of great value in discussing inclusionary housing and in -lieu fee options in a dynamic context. Even with the potential for variations and exceptions, EPS deems it critical that the inclusionary housing programs be consistent in furthering their goals. To validate the nexus arguments that are critical to the formation of the ordinances, all variations in the application of the requirements should generally result in an equal amount of affordable housing. Moreover, the application of the programs should set specific requirements for the price points for the affordable housing produced, which may vary from one type of project to another (e.g., single - family versus multifamily development) but should be consistently applied rather than subject to significant negotiation. EPS's quantitative analysis can establish parameters for trade -offs that policy- makers can then use to ensure that each applicable development project receives equal treatment under the law. L'N 102N.TiN 2402U7I de PROPOSED SCOPE OF SERVICES "m- Economic & Planning Systems Real Fs[arc Emmml fti..l Eamromles F bllc M.. !a Uu Polhy 0 0 Proposal to Perform Affordable Housing In -Lieu Fee Study February 17, 2004 PROPOSED SCOPE OF SERVICES The City of Newport Beach has an established inclusionary affordable housing policy that requires that residential projects provide a portion of units at price points affordable to households at designated income levels. For projects of fewer than 50 total units, developers may pay an in -lieu fee to the City as an alternative to directly providing these affordable units, which fee the City can then use to fund other affordable housing projects. The proposed Scope of Services addresses the analysis of potential revisions to the City's Affordable Housing In -Lieu Fee Program. Significant interaction will be required between EPS, City staff (including the City Attorney's Office), and stakeholders such as homebuilder4 and affordable housing advocates. TASK 1. PROJECT INITIATION The Consultant will meet with City staff to discuss the assignment; establish necessary liaison; and set a schedule for meetings, decision points, and deliverables. Refinements • to the Scope of Services resulting from this review and direction can be made at this time. TASK 2. CURRENT INCLUSIONARY POLICY REVIEW EPS will review the City's current Inclusionary Housing Ordinance provisions to further understand the specific application of the ordinance in terms of the types of projects affected; the characteristics of the units that must be provided (income category price- points, size and design compared to market rate units, tenure, etc.); the amount of the in- lieu fees; and the previous methodology for calculating the in -lieu fees. Using City data, EPS will also document the actual results of the policy during its existence, including the number and type of inclusionary units directly constructed by developers, the amount of in -lieu fees paid, and the number and types of units constructed using those in -lieu fees. TASK 3. ANALYSIS OF POLICIES IN COMPARABLE CITIES EPS will investigate the application of affordable housing in -lieu fee programs in other California jurisdictions. As part of this investigation, EPS will review the amounts of the fees, the application of the fees to projects of various types or sizes, and the relationships between the in -lieu fees and the inclusionary housing requirements or other affordable housing programs (such as "workforce housing' requirements placed on non - residential development). EPS will issue a Technical Memorandum relating the findings of this . analysis. e:\]J020nu,pt\JM2 •plda Proposal to Perform Affordable Housing In -Lieu Fee Study February 17, 2004 TASK 4. STAKEHOLDER MEETING WITH LOCAL BUILDERS To ensure that the assumptions used in the technical analysis can withstand critical scrutiny, EPS will conduct a stakeholder meeting with representatives of local builders of market rate and affordable housing. At this meeting, EPS will present the basic framework for the analysis of the inclusionary housing program, and request input regarding the costs of development for various product types. Cost variables to be discussed will include land costs; hard costs for labor and materials; and soft costs such as marketing, design, financing, and impact fees. These assumptions will form the foundation for several economic analyses, including the affordable housing subsidy calculation, analysis of financial impacts, and in -lieu fee calculation. If the City elects to have EPS conduct the optional Task 6Impact Analysis, EPS will also seek input from the stakeholder builders to establish a representative sample of projects against which the economic impacts of inclusionary housing policies will be measured. As necessary, EPS will continue correspondence with meeting attendees to ensure that issues and questions are adequately addressed. EPS anticipates that City staff will assist in identifying appropriate attendees, coordinating meeting logistics, and overseeing continued correspondence between stakeholders and EPS. TASK 5. AFFORDABLE HOUSING SUBSIDY CALCULATION . With input from local builders of market rate and affordable housing, EPS will develop static pro forma worksheets that estimate the cost of developing housing units of three different types — single - family detached homes, townhomes, and apartments — assuming an average unit size as determined jointly by EPS and City staff. EPS will also work with City staff to determine an appropriate mix of unit types and tenures (renters vs. homeowners) for households in each income category. For instance, it may be determined that 100 percent of housing for very low- income households should be rental apartments, while housing for low- income households may be 75 percent rental apartments and 25 percent for -sale townhomes. To determine the affordable housing subsidy required for each income category, EPS will then compare the housing production costs to the price that households in each income category can afford to pay for housing. EPS will work with City staff to determine if these subsidy calculations should be limited to low- and very low- income households, or also include moderate income households. These subsidy calculations will serve as the basis of the optional impact analysis performed in Task 6, as well as the in -lieu fee calculation performed in Task 7. 4 c:%1402 �uyivw2artda • Proposal to Perform Affordable Housing In -Lieu Fee Study February 17, 2004 TASK 6. INCLUSIONARY HOUSING IMPACT ANALYSIS (optional) If the City believes such analysis is valuable, EPS will determine the economic impact that various applications of the inclusionary housing policy may have. EPS will create static pro formas for market -rate development projects of various types and sizes, and calculate the impact that various applications of the inclusionary housing policy will have on project economics. Variables will include the types and sizes of the units, the prices of the market rate units, the percentage of units that must be provided as affordable units, and the level of affordability of those units. This analysis may determine, for instance, that a 25 -unit project of 20 market rate single - family detached homes may suffer little economic consequence of providing five townhomes affordable to low- income households, while a 200 -unit apartment complex may have considerable feasibility issues if 40 of the units must be provided to very low- income households. EPS will work with City staff and local builders (in Task 4) to develop a representative sample of projects against which to test the inclusionary housing policy's economic impact. TASK 7. IN -LIEU FEE CALCULATION EPS will calculate an in -lieu fee that housing builders could pay the City instead of providing affordable units within their projects. These in -lieu fees would aim to be revenue - neutral, meaning they would subsidize the production of the same number of affordable housing units as would otherwise be required through an inclusionary policy. EPS will work with City staff to determine if the policy should differentiate the in -lieu fee requirement by housing unit size and type. EPS will also work with City staff to determine if the in -lieu fee amount should be partially reduced to reflect the availability of other funding sources for affordable housing developed by the City or nonprofit entities. TASK 8. INCLUSIONARY HOUSING POLICY OPTIONS (optional) If the City believes such analysis is valuable, EPS will work with City staff to prepare a range of policy options related to the types and sizes of housing projects that will be subjected to the requirement, the recommended amount of the in -lieu fee, and updating procedures (indexing v. active reset). In addition, EPS will outline optional ways in which a builder facing the inclusionary requirement can meet the obligation, including small units, second units, nonprofit participation, City partnerships, land dedication, and density bonuses. EPS will also explore various concepts for setting the in -lieu fee, G V AO'Ormyi� li0 ?pmpl dat G� Proposal to Perform Affordable Housing In -Lieu Fee Study February 17, 2004 • such as a sliding scale based on unit types and sizes. Such concepts may be necessary to create incentives for more market rate housing units that happen to meet lower income households' affordability levels ( "affordable by design" units). TASK 9. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW DRAFT REPORT EPS will issue an Administrative Review Draft Report detailing the findings of the previous analyses. This report will inform preliminary discussions regarding the options the implementation the in -lieu fee program. EPS will attend a meeting with City staff to discuss the findings presented in the Draft Report, and to establish priorities for the preliminary policy recommendations prior to presentations to City Council. TASK 10. PRESENTATIONS OF FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS EPS will prepare a Public Review Draft Report that states preliminary recommendations regarding the implementation of a revised affordable housing in -lieu fee policy. EPS will also prepare a formal presentation of the findings and preliminary recommendations, which we can then present to various stakeholders including homebuilder groups, affordable housing advocates, and the City Council as directed by City staff. EPS's budget for this task anticipates our participation in not more than one (1) public presentation, although the budget can be adjusted if more presentations are requested. The logistics for all presentations will be organized by City staff. TASK 11. REFINEMENT OF FINDINGS AND ORDINANCE REVISIONS Following guidance from decision - makers, a preferred policy will be articulated. With input from the City Attorney's Office, EPS will suggest specific ordinance revisions that can be used as the basis for City Council legislative action, and incorporates the technical findings by reference. A Final Report will also be issued at this time, and a final presentation to City Council will be conducted. GaM2N.,h M,NTI.do L' Z PROJECT ADMINISTRATION • E Economic & Planning Systems Real EstaVe Emmmla RrgVnnal Emnwnla POP, Flaa. L m Uu Poliry Proposal to Perform Affordable Housing In -Lieu Fee Study February 17, 2004 PROJECT ADMINISTRATION BUDGET EPS estimates that the full Scope of Services for this project (including the optional tasks) will require a total budget not -to- exceed $24,715. If the City elects not to request the optional services described in Tasks 6 and 8, the total project budget would be reduced to $19,975. These budget estimates include costs for professional services as well as direct expenses for travel, which are billed at cost without mark -up. Table 1 presents a breakdown of project costs by EPS employee and by task. EPS will be pleased to discuss possible amendments to the Scope of Services if this budget exceeds the City's expectations. SCHEDULE EPS anticipates that this assignment can be completed within eight (8) weeks of receiving a Notice- to-Proceed from the City of Newport Beach. STAFFING E EPS's Principal -in- Charge for this assignment will be Walter Kieser, Managing Principal and President of the firm. Mr. Kieser has extensive experience in analyzing and formulating affordable housing policies for numerous jurisdictions throughout California. Darin Smith, Vice President of EPS, will serve as the firm's Project Manager for this assignment. Mr. Smith also has experience managing several related projects, and provides strong quantitative skills in addition to his detailed understanding of the pertinent policy issues. As necessary, Mr. Smith and Mr. Kieser will be assisted by other EPS staff who have also participated in related projects. Please see the attached "Qualifications, References and Resumes" section for a full description of several related projects recently conducted by EPS. r� 1..J c:\❑ 20nmynM20uy1da f 0 V17 c r.oxkaw �. 6_4 Table 1 Proposed Budget Newport Beach Affordable Housing In -Lieu Fee Study Economic & Planning Systems, Inc. Hours by Employee, TOTAL Managing Vice Research Support Direct BUDGET Principal President Associate Analyst Staff Expenses by TASK Task 1 Project Initiation 6 6 8 0 0 $400 $3,540 Task 2 Current Indusionary Policy Review 0 0 2 0 0 $0 $200 Task 3 Analysis of Policies in Comparable Cities 0 2 8 8 0 $0 $1,750 Task4 Stakeholder Meeting with Local Builders 0 6 8 0 0 5300 $2,030 Task 5 Affordable Housing Subsidy Calculation 0 2 4 8 0 $0 $1,350 Task Indusionary Housing Impact Analysis (Optional) 0 2 4 12 0 $0 $1,570 Task? In-Lieu Fee Calculation 0 1 4 4 0 $0 $875 Task 8 Indusionary Housing Policy Options (Optional) 4 6 12 0 0 $0 $3,070 Task 9 Administrative Review Drab Report 4 8 12 8 4 $300 $4,560 Task 10 Presentation of Findings and Recommendations 6 8 12 0 2 3400 $4,370 Task 11 Refinement of Findings and Ordinance Revisions 2 2 4 0 2 $0 $1,300 Total Total Project Hours 22 43 78 40 8 191 Billing Rates ($/Hour) $235 $155 $100 $80 $60 Total Professional Services $5,170 $6,665 $7,800 $3,200 $480 $23,315 Total Direct Expenses $1,400 Total Project Budget •. Total i Total Project Hours 18 35 62 28 8 151 Billing Rates ($ /Hour) $235 $155 $100 $80 $60 Total Professional Services $4.230 $5,425 $6,200 $2,240 $480 $18,575 Total Direct Expenses $1,400 Total Project Budget 0 V17 c r.oxkaw �. 6_4 J Economic & Planning Systems Real Euam Ero.ia RgJ.1 Ec. w J. P blk F1.. LaW Uu Polky QUALIFICATIONS, REFERENCES, AND RESUMES 0 C� Proposal to Perform Affordable Housing In -Lieu Fee Study February 17, 2004 ABOUT ECONOMIC & PLANNING SYSTEMS The Firm Economic & Planning Systems (EPS) is a land economics consulting firm experienced in the full spectrum of services related to real estate development market analysis, public/private partnerships, and the financing of government services and public infrastructure. Guiding Principle EPS was founded on the principle that real estate development and land use - related public policy should be built upon realistic assessment of market forces and economic trends, feasible implementation measures, and recognition of public policy objectives, including provisions for required public facilities and services. Areas of Expertise • Real Estate Market and Feasibility Analysis • Public Finance • Fiscal Impact Analysis • Economic Impact Analysis • Reuse, Revitalization and Redevelopment • Real Estate Transactions and Negotiations • Regional Economics and Industry Analysis • Land Use Planning and Growth Management Open Space and Resource Conservation • Government Organization • Information Systems Clients Served Since 1983 EPS has provided consulting services to hundreds of public and private sector clients in California and throughout the United States. Clients include cities, counties, special districts, multi - jurisdictional authorities, property owners, developers, financial institutions, and land use attorneys. Staff Capabilities Each of the firm's three Managing Principals has over 25 years of professional experience providing a broad range of economics consulting services. The professional staff includes specialists in public finance, real estate development, land use and transportation planning, government organization, and computer applications. The firm excels in preparing concise analyses that disclose risks and impacts, support decision making, and provide solutions to real estate development and land use - related problems. Office Locations Berkeley, California Sacramento, California Denver, Colorado 0 EPS Website www.epsys.com Proposal to Perform Affordable Housing In -Lieu Fee Study February 17, 2004 FIRM QUALIFICATIONS AFFORDABLE AND WORKFORCE HOUSING PROJECTS Sonoma County Workforce Housing Program (2002) Sonoma County, California The Bay Area housing market has become increasingly expensive in recent years, with median home prices rising nearly 100 percent over five years in some areas. Rapid employment growth coupled with limited land supply have led to this situation. In Sonoma County, home prices have increased significantly and, for new workers in the County's expanding employment base, finding housing that is affordable has become increasingly difficult. A coalition of the nine cities in the County and the County government commissioned EPS to conduct a study of the nexus between employment and housing, and to propose a countywide approach to the affordable- housing shortage. This study has involved an evaluation of the employment and commuting patterns trends in Sonoma County, the income distribution among future jobs in the County, the costs to build and to acquire market rate and affordable housing, and the various programs currently in place to address housing affordability issues. EPS established the relationship between employment growth and housing prices, and recommended an impact fee that assigns some of the financial costs of developing affordable housing back to the employers whose expansion contributes to housing demand. Walter Kieser served as EPS's Principal -in- Charge for this assignment, while Darin Smith served as EPS's Project Manager. Santa Barbara Affordable Housing Program (2003) Santa Barbara, California In the midst of rapidly escalating housing costs, the City of Santa Barbara experienced a housing crisis along with many other California cities. As a relatively wealthy municipality, Santa Barbara had a number of programs in place to address the needs of very low- and low- income families, but housing remained unaffordable to many moderate- and above moderate - income households. The City sought assistance in developing an affordable housing fee program that better addressed the needs of these middle- income families. EPS was retained by the City to prepare a comprehensive study of affordable housing needs, and to create a two-tiered fee structure to fund future affordable housing development. 0 10 c: \1I20nupf\] 2Oplda t, r Proposal to Perform Affordable Housing In -Lieu Fee Study . February 17, 2004 In order to estimate existing and future need for affordable housing in Santa Barbara, EPS examined employment growth, commuting patterns, and other economic and demographic changes in the region. This information was used to estimate the amount of funding that would be needed to bridge the gap between market housing costs and the ability of families at different income levels to pay for housing. Using the housing needs assessment as a basis, EPS developed an inclusionary housing fee program that requires residential developers to make a certain percentage of all new housing units developed affordable to moderate- and above moderate - income households. EPS also designed a jobs - housing linkage fee, again based upon the housing needs assessment. The jobs - housing linkage fee established the connection between nonresidential development in the City and increased demand for affordable housing, and set a fee based on nonresidential development's "fair share" of affordable housing costs. Walter Kieser served as EPS's Principal -in- Charge for this assignment. Napa Inclusionary Housing Ordinance (2003) City of Napa, California The City of Napa, pursuant to Housing Element policy, sought to expand the provisions of its Affordable Housing Inclusionary Ordinance by increasing the inclusionary requirement from 10 to 20 percent in selected portions of the City zoned for multifamily • housing. Concern was initially expressed to the City Council that such an increase could be economically infeasible and actually deter desired housing projects from occurring. r 1 L_J EPS was retained to participate with an ad hoc committee of stakeholders and prepare an economic analysis of the proposed increase in affordable housing requirements. The economic analysis included a review of market conditions, a pro forma analysis of development prototypes, and consideration of the beneficial effects of City - sponsored incentives for affordable housing. The analysis concluded that the proposed increase in inclusionary requirement from 10 to 20 percent would not deter desired housing developments. The City Council adopted the Affordable Housing Overlay District in November 2003. Walter Kieser served as EPS's Principal -in- Charge for this assignment, while Darin Smith provided technical analysis. Sonoma County Housing Element (2001) Sonoma County, California Sonoma County was under court -order to update its 1992 Housing Element. EPS was retained to 1) prepare technical analyses regarding current and projected housing needs and an analysis of market, environment, governmental, and other factors which affect the extent to which housing needs are satisfied; and 2) prepare a comprehensive Housing Element to be adopted and included in the County's Comprehensive Plan. 11 GA iw2N. Pry weavl arc Proposal to Perform Affordable Housing In -Lieu Fee Study February 17, 2004 EPS first prepared a series of six Technical Memoranda. These Memoranda served as the technical basis of the Housing Element, along with other information prepared by staff and other participating agencies. The Memoranda were designed and used to facilitate discussions with the State Housing and Community Development Department and interest groups. The Memoranda informed these groups and the public at large of the technical underpinnings of the Housing Element and allowed them the opportunity to review and comment on data used, specific findings, assumptions, and technical conclusions. The Memoranda addressed demographic and housing market trends, current affordable housing supply and programs, affordable housing need projections, special housing needs, inventory of potential housing sites (prepared in conjunction with County staff), and housing strategies and five -year quantified objectives. After the Memoranda were completed, they were released for public review and workshops were held to solicit comments from the public as well as from appointed and elected officials. Comments, suggestions, and corrections were incorporated in the Draft Housing Element, which was subsequently completed in approximately four weeks. Walter Kieser served as EPS's Principal -in- Charge for this assignment, while Darin Smith served as EPS's Project Manager. Santa Rosa Affordable Housing In -Lieu Fee (2002) Santa Rosa, California 40 Like many cities in the Bay Area, housing prices in the City of Santa Rosa increased rapidly throughout the latter half of the 1990s, making housing increasingly unaffordable to very low -, low -, and even median - income households. In the midst of a statewide affordable housing crisis, the City of Santa Rosa examined a number of policies in order to better meet the housing needs of its lower income residents. As part of this effort, EPS was retained to update the City's pre - existing Affordable Housing In -Lieu Fee to reflect current housing production prices, and to address its Regional Housing Need, as determined by the Association of Bay Area Governments. EPS estimated the cost of subsidizing affordable housing in Santa Rosa, and based on this subsidy amount, EPS estimated affordable housing in -lieu fees under different incidence assumptions and discussed policy options for achieving affordable housing goals. Walter Kieser served as EPS's Principal -in- Charge for this assignment. Santa Barbara Affordable Housing Feasibility Analysis (2003) Santa Barbara, California The City of Santa Barbara seeks to understand the feasibility and policy implications of developing affordable housing on nine City -owned properties located in its Downtown area. These nine properties are currently used for surface parking. While the City faces 12 Clt O:OnwptV 0 ?P •ptda Proposal to Perform Affordable Housing In -Lieu Fee Study • February 17, 2004 a challenge in meeting its affordable housing goals and must consider the full range of possible solutions, it will be important to understand the financial, parking, and other policy implications of such disposition of City property. The City retained EPS to assist in determining which, if any, of the selected properties have merit as affordable housing sites and, if so, what steps can be taken to achieve this objective. EPS conducted an analysis of the feasibility of residential development (and possibly other supporting uses) occurring on the selected properties, and the ability to replace existing parking capacity and assure adequate parking for new uses on the site. EPS worked with an architectural /planning firm to prepare development scenarios for the different sites. Walter Kieser served as EPS's Principal -in- Charge for this assignment. Santa Rosa Affordable Home Ownership Program Analysis (2003) Santa Rosa, California In response to the City of Santa Rosa's updated Housing Allocation Plan Ordinance, several local developers offered to build and dedicate on -site single - family ownership units, with an initial sales price affordable to low- income households, instead of paying the City's in -lieu fee. In the City's consideration of the proposals to develop these affordable homeownership units, two primary issues emerged: 1) is there a homeownership program model that will ensure affordability at resale for a term similar • to that required of rental housing; and, 2) if such a model exists, what is the City's responsibility for the administration, enforcement, and cost of a home ownership program. • EPS was retained by the City to help address these two issues, as well as to provide an overall summary of the components necessary to implement a home ownership model for meeting the City's on -site inclusionary housing requirement. EPS surveyed affordable home ownership programs in various cities throughout the State and around the country that have successfully obtained, sold, and assured long term affordability of ownership units. These case studies included the resort communities of Aspen, Telluride, and Vail, Colorado; as well as the California cities of Monterey, Napa, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, and Santa Monica; and Marin County, California. Walter Kieser served as EPS's Principal -in- Charge for this assignment. Aspen Affordable Housing Master Plan (2002) Aspen, Colorado The City of Aspen had an inventory of acquired or available sites suitable for development of affordable housing as well as two dedicated revenue streams designed to support this type of development (a sales tax and real estate transfer tax). However, because of intense community debate about housing costs and the impacts from growth and sprawl, there had been no new affordable housing proposals for several years and no clear direction on how to proceed. 13 0:\ J020nupf\14020u Ldm Proposal to Perform Affordable Housing In -Lieu Fee Study February 17, 2004 The City of Aspen retained EPS to provide a strategy for increasing the inventory of affordable housing in the City. The primary purpose of the strategy was to help the City understand where it could leverage its resources and capitalize on the greatest opportunities in a cost -effective manner. As a first step in formulating the strategy, EPS developed a housing needs assessment which provided aggregate targets for housing production for specific income levels. EPS evaluated multiple housing development options, including those involving the public and private sectors. Based on detailed pro forma models developed for seven sites and three prototypical infill projects, EPS prioritized the development opportunities using policy -based evaluation, including an estimate of the subsidy required for each site. In addition, EPS provided a financial analysis of the costs and revenues associated with the aggregate housing program over a ten -year period to document how the City could accomplish its goals. Based on the analysis provided by EPS, the City adopted the recommended ten -year action plan and is proceeding with the highest priority project identified. The City also restructured the Housing Authority Board based on recommendations contained in the plan. Walter Kieser served as EPS's Principal -in- Charge for this assignment. Marina jobs/Housing Study (2002) Marina, California The City of Marina, historically a military community for the former Fort Ord Army • base on Monterey Peninsula, was concerned about its status as a bedroom community for Peninsula workers and increasingly for commuters to Silicon Valley. The City wished to increase employment opportunities in the City and to correct fiscal imbalances that had been created by housing growth in the absence of significant commercial or retail development. At the same time the City wished to address an increasing housing affordability problem that was exacerbated by higher -paid workers from other parts of the County and beyond seeking housing in Marina. EPS was retained to conduct a Jobs/Housing Balance Improvement Study that includes analysis of housing supply and demand, current and projected employment, and opportunities and constraints for attracting new higher- paying jobs. This technical analysis, in combination with input from public officials, citizens groups, and the public at large, will culminate in an implementation plan. The implementation plan will outline key priorities and policies for promoting employment retention and development and for providing a variety of housing options affordable to a range of income levels. Walter Kieser served as EPS's Principal -in- Charge for this assignment. 14 c���wza�uyniwzmyi.e« 2 Proposal to Perform Affordable Housing fn -Lieu Fee Study • February 17, 2004 Folsom jobs/Housing Linkage (2002) Folsom, Califomia The City of Folsom, like many California communities, faced a shortage of housing units affordable to lower- income residents. Employment growth in the City had resulted in an increased demand for housing, contributing to higher home prices throughout the City, thereby exacerbating the housing supply shortage. EPS was retained to evaluate the linkage between employment growth and housing demand in the City of Folsom, and to calculate a fee to be paid by nonresidential development for the purpose of constructing additional affordable housing. For this analysis, EPS projected future employment growth by industry and occupation expected to take place within the City. Specifically, EPS identified the number of new employees likely to seek residence in the City of Folsom that eamed wages in the low- income and very low- income brackets. Next, EPS conducted extensive market analysis to identify the cost of housing production in Folsom. These costs were compared with the ability of low- income and very low- income families to pay for housing, and a per -unit subsidy requirement was estimated. Using this information, EPS calculated the nonresidential affordable housing fee under different policy scenarios, and provided recommendations to the City for implementation. • Walter Kieser served as EPS's Principal -in- Charge for this assignment. Napa Resort Affordable Housing (2001) Napa, Califomia A developer proposed to construct and operate a resort development in the Napa Valley. Because of the serious lack of affordable housing in the area, the County of Napa requested that the developer prepare a program to address issues of affordable housing resulting from the development. EPS helped the developer structure a program to define the affordable housing needs of employees of the development, review options for accommodating those needs, and evaluate the related costs. The resulting program specified an amount of funds that would address housing needs without adversely affecting the feasibility of the development, and prioritized the use of funds first to the needs of very low- income employees. Unlike other resort developments (e.g., ski resorts), this project relied on full -time employees living in the region; therefore, the housing program was based on a rent subsidy program. Walter Kieser served as EPS's Principal -in- Charge for this assignment. 15 c: a:o. ynuo o yea« jam. Proposal to Perform Affordable Housing In -Lieu Fee Study February 17, 2004 • Newark Parks and Affordable Housing Fees (2001) Newark, California Like many cities in the Bay Area, the City of Newark experienced a significant amount of new residential and nonresidential development activity throughout the latter half of the 1990s. As a result of this development, the value of remaining land in the City increased, making new housing developments less affordable to low -, very low -, and median- income families. In addition, the increased land values rendered the City's Park Dedication In -Lieu Fee out of date. EPS assisted the City of Newark by performing the analysis needed to 1) update its Park Land Dedication Fee to current land values, 2) establish an inclusionary housing policy and calculate an Affordable Housing In -Lieu Fee to be charged to residential development, and 3) calculate an Affordable Housing Linkage Fee to be charged to nonresidential development. For the Affordable Housing In -Lieu fee, EPS compared the cost of providing housing with the ability of low- income families to pay for it to calculate a funding gap and thus a fee. A similar funding gap was calculated for the Linkage Fee based on an estimate of the number of new lower paying jobs expected to be created in the City. The Quimby fee update was based on current market values for undeveloped land in the City as well as a residual land value analysis. The City is currently in the process of adopting all three fees. Walter Kieser served as EPS's Principal -in- Charge for this assignment. • Lafayette Affordable Housing Fee (1998) Lafayette, California The City of Lafayette's recently revised Housing Element of the General Plan includes a policy to establish an inclusionary housing ordinance. Negotiations over approvals for a single - family residential project in the RDA in spring of 1998 resulted in the payment of an in -lieu affordable housing fee. The City decided to look into the feasibility of adopting a broader Citywide in -lieu affordable housing fee, EPS was retained to review the City's affordable housing policies and prepare a feasibility study of an affordable housing in -lieu fee. EPS estimated the cost of subsidizing affordable housing in the City of Lafayette in order to meet the City's affordable housing goals. Based on this subsidy amount EPS estimated affordable housing in -lieu fees under different incidence assumptions and discussed policy options for achieving affordable housing goals. Walter Kieser served as EPS's Principal -in- Charge for this assignment. 16 c:�twxo��yn�wxa,gi e� c� Proposal to Perform Affordable Housing In -Lieu Fee Study February 17, 2004 REFERENCES 1. Sonoma County Workforce Housing Santa Rosa Affordable Housing In -Lieu Fee Client Contact: Chuck Regalia, Deputy Director of Planning, City of Santa Rosa Phone: 707 -543 -3189 2. Santa Barbara Affordable Housing Program Client Contact: Paul Casey, Assistant Community Development Director, City of Santa Barbara Phone: 805-897-1971 3. Napa Inclusionary Housing Ordinance Client Contact: Jean Hasser, Planner, City of Napa Phone: 707- 257 -9530 4. Sonoma Housing Element Client Contact: Gregg Carr, Sonoma County Development Manager, . Sonoma County Phone: 707 -565 -1900 0 17 G'\ I O:Onmpel NO:P •pl.da 0 Economic & Planning Systems Real Estate Eno om Regional E..I. Fublm Fine. Lash Use Polly WALTER F. KIESER Background Walter Kieser is a land use planner and urban economist who, during his 29 -year professional career, has specialized in designing and managing complex technical analyses, communicating the results of planning, preparing and evaluating economic and financial analyses, and facilitating transactions. This broad -based expertise provides balanced and pragmatic solutions, ensuring that land use and conservation plans can be successfully implemented, that infrastructure and government services can be adequately funded, and that real estate projects meet private - sector financial objectives while supporting public policy objectives. Mr. Kieser is founder, Managing Principal, and President of Economic & Planning Systems, Inc., an urban economics consulting firm with offices in Berkeley, Sacramento, and Denver. The firm serves a diversity of public and private - sector clients throughout the United States. Expertise Land use planning— Participated in the preparation of comprehensive and specific plans for many cities and counties, with emphasis upon demographic and economic forecasts, real estate market analyses, land use analyses, and policies and programs related to growth management, transportation, urban revitalization, recreation and open space, public services and infrastructure, and housing. Economic development and revitalization — Assisted cities with preparing economic development and revitalization strategies associated with downtown business areas, visitor - serving resort development, and retail shopping centers. These strategies have involved the use of traditional redevelopment techniques, public /private partnerships, and implementation of transit- oriented mixed use development. Resource conservation — Participated in numerous programs and projects designed to preserve open space and natural habitats, preserve agricultural lands, and ensure productive and sustainable use of natural resources. These programs applied creative regulatory mechanisms (planning and zoning), compensatory regulations, and public acquisition techniques. BERKELEY SACRAMENTO DENVER 2501 Ninih Si.. Suite 2DD phone: 5ID- 84I.919D W Phone: 916 - 649 -&DID Phone: 3D3.623.3557 Be keley. CA 94710.2515 Fn: SID - 941.9208 Fam 916- 649.2070 Fas: 303 - 623.9049 www.epsysx.m ._. r 0 is s f� Government organization — Prepared numerous governance feasibility studies addressing municipal incorporation, major annexations, special district formations and consolidations, and inter - governmental agreements. These feasibility studies typically involved preparation of detailed pro forma operational and capital budgets, and analysis of impacts of reorganization upon existing agencies. Nezotiated_aV:reements — Participated in numerous real estate development and infrastructure financial negotiations involving public and private participants. These negotiations have resulted in successful agreements, including mitigation and tax sharing agreements, development agreements, owner participation agreements, and real estate disposition agreements. Fiscal and economic impact analysis — Prepared fiscal and economic impact analysis on a wide variety of land use plans, development projects, and infrastructure improvements. These quantitative analyses have focused upon determining the cost of growth, policy refinement, and ensuring implementation within the context of land use plans, environmental impact analyses, and initiative ballot measures. Public finance — Established public financing strategies for a wide variety of public services and infrastructure projects, including development project - related infrastructure, area -wide capital improvement programs, and specific infrastructure projects. Financing techniques applied include formulation of area - specific and facility- specific development impact fees, special tax bonds, and redevelopment tax increment financing. Employment 1983 - Present Managing Principal, Economic & Planning Systems, Inc. 1977 -1983 Managing Associate, Angus McDonald and Associates 1971 -1976 Associate Planner, Sonoma County Planning Department, Advanced Planning Division 1967 -1970 U.S. Army Military Intelligence Education Bachelor of Arts degree in Environmental Studies and Biology from Sonoma State University in 1974. Completed graduate courses in economics and public administration at Sonoma State University and the University of California, Berkeley. Affiliations American Planning Association, Member California Association of Local Agency Formation Commissions, Associate Member International Society for Ecological Economics, Member WALTER F. KIESER ECONOMIC & PLANNING SYSTEMS PAGE2 f� Government organization — Prepared numerous governance feasibility studies addressing municipal incorporation, major annexations, special district formations and consolidations, and inter - governmental agreements. These feasibility studies typically involved preparation of detailed pro forma operational and capital budgets, and analysis of impacts of reorganization upon existing agencies. Nezotiated_aV:reements — Participated in numerous real estate development and infrastructure financial negotiations involving public and private participants. These negotiations have resulted in successful agreements, including mitigation and tax sharing agreements, development agreements, owner participation agreements, and real estate disposition agreements. Fiscal and economic impact analysis — Prepared fiscal and economic impact analysis on a wide variety of land use plans, development projects, and infrastructure improvements. These quantitative analyses have focused upon determining the cost of growth, policy refinement, and ensuring implementation within the context of land use plans, environmental impact analyses, and initiative ballot measures. Public finance — Established public financing strategies for a wide variety of public services and infrastructure projects, including development project - related infrastructure, area -wide capital improvement programs, and specific infrastructure projects. Financing techniques applied include formulation of area - specific and facility- specific development impact fees, special tax bonds, and redevelopment tax increment financing. Employment 1983 - Present Managing Principal, Economic & Planning Systems, Inc. 1977 -1983 Managing Associate, Angus McDonald and Associates 1971 -1976 Associate Planner, Sonoma County Planning Department, Advanced Planning Division 1967 -1970 U.S. Army Military Intelligence Education Bachelor of Arts degree in Environmental Studies and Biology from Sonoma State University in 1974. Completed graduate courses in economics and public administration at Sonoma State University and the University of California, Berkeley. Affiliations American Planning Association, Member California Association of Local Agency Formation Commissions, Associate Member International Society for Ecological Economics, Member 4r_. _. . "m - Economic & Planning Systems Real Enarc Ewramka Regional Ewoa nia F He Finance Land Use Balky DARIN SMITH Background Darin Smith has extensive professional experience in the areas of strategic development planning and implementation, market and feasibility analysis, transit- oriented development planning, housing strategies, fiscal and social impact analysis, and corporate site selection. Mr. Smith is a Vice President at Economic & Planning Systems, Inc., an urban economics consulting firm with offices in Berkeley, Sacramento, and Denver. EPS serves public and private sector clients throughout the United States. Expertise Development Planning-and Implementation — Mr. Smith has planned large and small market -based development programs, and worked to implement such plans through developer solicitation and negotiations. Real Estate Market and Financial Feasibility Analysis — Mr. Smith has experience analyzing the market conditions and financial feasibility of residential, office, retail, lodging, industrial, and recreational development Transit- Oriented Development Planning — Mr. Smith has studied the unique economic and logistical opportunities in transit station areas and prepared land use plans and development programs for such areas. Housing Strategies — Mr. Smith has evaluated housing demand, production feasibility, gap financing strategies, regulatory incentives, and developer exactions for affordable and market -rate housing development. Fiscal and Social Impact Analvsis — Mr. Smith has developed and refined models to evaluate the fiscal and social impacts of prospective development or policies in counties and municipalities. Corporate Site Selection — Mr. Smith has developed specific multi -year real estate acquisition strategies for a national retailer, as well as developing sales projection models based on demographic and real estate characteristics. BERKELEY yam SACRAMENTO DENVER 2501 Ninth Ss_ Suise 200 Phone: 510- 841 -9190 Phone: 916 -649 -8010 Phone: )03 -62) -3551 Berkeley, CA 94710 -2515 Fax: 510 -841 -9208 Fax: 916- 649 -7070 Fax: 303- 623 -9049 www.epsys.com E 9 0 DARIN SMITH ECONOMIC & PLANNING SYSTEMS PAGE2 Employment 2000 -2002 Vice President, Economic & Planning Systems, Inc. 1997 -1999 Associate/Project Manager, ZHA Inc., Annapolis, MD 1996-1997 Site Selection Consultant, Pep Boys, Philadelphia, PA Education Master of City Planning, University of Pennsylvania, 1997 Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology, University of Pennsylvania, 1993 Awards 2002 California APA "Award of Merit for Planning Implementation' for the Sonoma County Housing Element 2001 -2002 California AIA and APA "Ahwanee Award of Honor' for the Hayward Cannery Area Design Plan 2001 Congress for the New Urbanism "Award of Excellence" for the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Reuse Plan SG City of Newport Beach NO. BA- 04BA -049 BUDGET AMENDMENT 2003 -04 EFFECT ON BUDGETARY FUND BALANCE: Increase Revenue Estimates Increase Expenditure Appropriations AND PX Transfer Budget Appropriations SOURCE: X from existing budget appropriations from additional estimated revenues from unappropriated fund balance EXPLANATION: This budget amendment is requested to provide for the following: AMOUNT: $19,sT5.00 • PIncrease in Budgetary Fund Balance Decrease in Budgetary Fund Balance X No effect on Budgetary Fund Balance To increase expenditure appropriations for an agreement to conduct an In -lieu Housing Fee analysis. ACCOUNTING ENTRY: BUDGETARY FUND BALANCE Fund Account Description 010 3605 General Fund Fund Balance REVENUE ESTIMATES (3601) Fund /Division Account Description EXPENDITURE APPROPRIATIONS (3603) Division Number Account Number Division Number Account Number Division Number Account Number Division Number Account Number Signed: Signed: Signed Description 2710 Planning - Administration BOBO Services - Professional & Technical Financial Approval: Administrative Services Director dministrative Ap /roval: City Manager City Council Approval: City Clerk Amount Debit Credit $19,975.00 ` • $19,975.00 Date ate6 • Date City of Newport Beach NO. BA. BUDGET AMENDMENT 2003 -04 EFFECT ON BUDGETARY FUND BALANCE: Increase Revenue Estimates Increase Expenditure Appropriations AND PX Transfer Budget Appropriations SOURCE: from existing budget appropriations from additional estimated revenues from unappropriated fund balance EXPLANATION: This budget amendment is requested to provide for the following: 44 px 04BA -049 AMOUNT: $19,975.00 P XIncrease in Budgetary Fund Balance Decrease in Budgetary Fund Balance No effect on Budgetary Fund Balance To increase expenditure appropriations for an agreement to conduct an In -lieu Housing Fee analysis ACCOUNTING ENTRY: BUDGETARY FUND BALANCE Fund Account 010 3605 REVENUE ESTIMATES (3601) Fund /Division Account EXPENDITURE APPROPRIATIONS (3603) Description General Fund Fund Balance Description Signed: Signed Approval: istrative City Signed: City Council Approval: City Clerk Services Director Amount Debit Credit $19,975.00 . $19,975.00 Date d,41 ia7%S� Date Description Division Number 2710 Planning - Administration Account Number 8080 Services - Professional & Technical Division Number Account Number Division Number Account Number Division Number Account Number Signed: Signed Approval: istrative City Signed: City Council Approval: City Clerk Services Director Amount Debit Credit $19,975.00 . $19,975.00 Date d,41 ia7%S� Date